Twenty years ago today, on Aug. 31, 1994, Clay Walker was undoubtedly in a celebratory mood. It was on this day that the singer-songwriter earned his first platinum record, signifying sales in excess of one million units, with his self-titled debut.

Clay Walker is at an interesting point in his life and career. He's a survivor. He's lived twice as long as doctors predicted he would when he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1996, and he's lasted much longer than your average Nashville hat.

This weekend it's the 2014 edition of Lakes Jam, with 'Country' in the spotlight on Friday, and 'Rock' on stage Saturday at the Brainerd International Raceway. Clay Walker & Bucky Covington are both part of the Friday night lineup -- and we've got all the info.

Clay Walker is bursting into 2014 with a bang, already crossing some finish lines off his list. On Feb. 1, Walker hosted his second annual Band Against MS Ride in Houston, Texas, joined by over a thousand eager riders.

There's an art to giving a great interview, and not every country star has mastered it. In fact, most fall somewhere between guarded and nervous when they pick up the phone or agree to talk about their lives and music face-to-face. That holds a singer back, but it's an obstacle that can be overcome, as Brantley Gilbert has proven.

It's a boy for Clay Walker! The 'She Won't Be Lonely Long' and his second wife Jessica welcomed their third child together on June 15, according to a tweet issued by the singer. So, Father's Day came a day early for the country star. What a terrific present!

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